SJPD Conducting DUI Checkpoint on March 24, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY

The San José Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint March 24, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in San José.

DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

“Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk,” Lieutenant Scherry said. “Any prevention measures that reduce the number of impaired drivers on our roads significantly improves traffic safety.”

The San José Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or "operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.